Press excerpts

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"Bright"

- France Music


"Fascinating"

- The Terrace


"This is my real family."

- Quincy Jones


"A magnificent jazz pianist"

"... one of Herbie Hancock's most interesting French disciples, both on piano and as leader of his bands."

- Michel Contat, Télérama

"The explanations are clear, entertaining, and musically insightful, but above all, they are accessible to everyone."

- Anne-Marie Gustave, Télérama


"Of course, he is one of the greatest pianists of our time. But he also plays the 'pedagogue,' that not-so-common, if not rare, instrument that enables the miracle between an art—or a science—and the public."

- CitizenJazz


"The audience is captivated by both JARRETT's music and Antoine HERVÉ's piano performance and teaching skills...
...an exceptional evening, a delighted audience."

- Jazz Culture


"Every musical gesture by Antoine Hervé affirms and proves what he is: a great pianist, a great composer, a truly great musician of today."

- Martial Solal


"Antoine is not just a jazz pianist; I've heard him play Rachmaninov's concertos beautifully... a bit like Keith Jarrett, his legacy is twofold... His connection with the audience is truly exceptional... He has a real inner energy, which allows him to handle improvisation very well."

- Jean-François Zygel, The Terrace


"Before realizing that Antoine Hervé's music is intelligent, we are won over because it is joyful and communicative."

- André Francis - France Music


"As pleasant to listen to as it is to watch, since the eye listens."

"Lots of talent and a mischievous wink!"

- The Latest Jazz News


"Antoine Hervé, always mischievous, knows how to combine knowledge and pleasure."

- Jazz musician


"A pianist with superb touch, very subtle in his firmness, and great skill, sensitivity, and intelligence in his reworking of standards."

- Franck Medioni - Keyboards magazine


"Without a doubt one of the most endearing personalities in French jazz."

- Nice Morning


"One of the best things that ever happened to French jazz, or even jazz in general."

- Olivier Cauvin, Guitar Magazine